Why Do Animals Migrate? Let’s Find Out!

Migration is a pattern of behaviour in which animals travel from one habitat to another in search of food, better conditions, or reproductive needs. Migration is not a random or haphazard behaviour; it is a well-organized and often long-distance journey that animals undertake. Using Teach Starter resources, you can immerse your students into the intricacies of animal migration, exploring the reasons behind it and highlighting some incredible examples from the natural world.

Ready, Set, Teach! What Animals Migrate? Teaching Slides

Are you preparing to teach your Animal Adaptations Unit? If so, you’re in the right place! The Teach Starter team has been hard at work preparing the tools and resources you need to engage your students and get them learning about the animal kingdom.

This 27-slide teaching presentation is the only tool you’ll need to teach your students about why animals migrate, the types of migration, and the different animals that migrate to meet their needs. We’ve included the following features and concepts in this teaching slideshow.

• Why Animals Migrate Discussion and Turn/Talk Prompt

• What is Seasonal Migration? What animals migrate with the seasons?

• What is Reproductive Migration? Which animals migrate to have babies?

• What is Altitudinal Migration? Which animals migrate to different altitudes to survive?

• Unique Animal Migrations Fact File Slides featuring eight animal species with unusual migration patterns

• Show What You Know! Multiple Choice Review

• Lesson Review Activity – True/False Quiz

Download, Project, and Teach Your Students All About Migration

You’re just a click away from getting your new resources! Use the dropdown arrow on the Download button to select the Editable PowerPoint or Google Slides resource file. Project it on your board and start teaching!

More Resources to Help Teach About Animal Migration and Adaptation

Discover more ways to spark curiosity and engage your students. Take a moment to browse through our other animal adaptation resources before you go.

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Behavioural, Structural and Physiological Adaptations (Classroom Poster Pack)

Print 4 free classroom posters explaining the different types of adaptations in the animal kingdom!

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Animal Adaptations PowerPoint

Teach your students about the behavioural, structural, and physiological adaptations of animals with an interactive teaching slide deck.

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Animal Needs and Adaptations Mini-Book

Read and learn about animal adaptations and basic needs with this 14-page mini-book.